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Designing Programs for Heterogeneous Populations: The Value of Covariate Information

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  • Charles F. Manski, 2001. "Designing Programs for Heterogeneous Populations: The Value of Covariate Information," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 91(2), pages 103-106, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:91:y:2001:i:2:p:103-106
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